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Snowmobiler killed in Tiger Peak avalanche

Taking place roughly 10 miles northwest of Wallace, the Shoshone County Sheriff's Office was made aware of the incident around 4 p.m.

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 8: Headlines for 2/24 thru 2/26

In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson and Rachel Sun go over the latest news coming out of the Coeur'd Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, the Bonners Ferry Herald, and the Shoshone News-Press from Feb. 24 to 26.

Bennie Lee 'Papa Ben' Banks, 82

Bennie Lee “Papa Ben” Banks, 82, of Kingston, Idaho, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Bennie was born on Feb. 24, 1938 (he was just 8 hours away from making it to his 83rd birthday) in Salmon, Idaho, a son of the late Bennie Alvin and Myrna Corbett Banks.

Semi-trucks cause partial Fourth of July Pass closure

ISP stresses chain usage, traffic preparedness

Court unseals brothers' riot arrest document

The 10-page document details Michael Anthony Pope's travel to and from the Idaho panhandle to the nation's capital as well as that of his brother, William Pope of Kansas. The document includes a breakdown of the pair's activities "during the criminal activity in and around the Capitol grounds" as well as photos of the pair both outside and inside the building.

Legals for February, 26 2021

Kellogg submits flood map proposal

The City of Kellogg, in conjunction with Shoshone County, the City of Smelterville, and Silver Mountain are hopeful that the LOMR will be approved which could potentially alleviate the costs of flood insurance to property owners inside the targeted area of study.

KSD adjusting to a more 'normal' schedule

The Kellogg School District recently joined their Shoshone County neighbors to the east and went back to a full time, five-day a week school schedule and the early results are looking promising.

Mountain Man Festival coming back to Cataldo Mission

Coeur d’Alene’s Old Mission State Park is excited to announce that they are beginning the planning process and opening registration for their 40th Annual Historic Skills Fair and Mountain Man Encampment.

Jail bookings: Feb. 22-24

Justin James Williamson, 38, of Pinehurst, Idaho was arrested for failing to appear.

Kellogg Police Department Roll Call: Feb. 17-24

From K76- “Ate some pizza, then promptly walked outside to leave and found black ice and now everything hurts.”

State to require proof of residency or work in Idaho for vaccine appointments

Given the limited supply of COVID-19 vaccine that is available at this time and Idaho’s commitment to equitable and fair access to vaccine, the state of Idaho is now requiring that those seeking COVID-19 vaccines in the state should either live or work in Idaho.

James Ashley (Jim) Wilcox, 71

Faithful husband, loving father, grandfather and soon-to-be great-grandfather passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Feb. 19, 2021.

Kimberly Rae Burgess, 61

Kimberly “Kimmie” Rae Burgess, 61, of the Silver Valley, passed away Feb. 17, 2021, at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. She was born on Jan. 20, 1960, in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was the daughter of Harry and Alice Burgess.

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 7: Headlines for 2/20 thru 2/23

In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast (formerly SNP NOW), Chanse Watson and Josh McDonald go over the latest news coming out of the Coeur'd Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, and the Shoshone News-Press from Feb. 20 to 23.

Eixenberger headlines big group of Wildcats headed to Boise

Led by three-time district champ Dakota Exienberger, Kellogg is in a good place to make several runs at state gold.

Vaccination efforts moving right along at Heritage Health

The Covid-19 vaccination efforts at Heritage Health’s Kellogg office are successfully progressing as they continue to offer their drive-thru-style vaccine service.

Need a Lyft?

Silver Valley drivers offering transportation services

Silver Valley Sports Recap: Feb. 15-21

Kellogg boys run league gauntlet, finish second in IML. Mullan girls struggle at state tournament.

Legals for February, 23 2021

SCSO seeks info on stolen campers

The campers, identified as a 2003 Sierra Forest River and a newer Keystone Hideout, are believed to have been taken sometime during the day that Thursday.

Bunker Hill reports shallow, high-grade zinc drill results

Concurrent With Silver exploration, results support rapid restart plan

Righteous judgement

Mr. Ruggles, I’ve noticed you alway mention that God is Love.

Wind advisory in effect

Avista prepares for extreme conditions

Jail bookings: Feb. 18-21

Jonathan Martin Hammeren, 21, of Cataldo, Idaho was arrested for injury to a child.

Tooth talk

As discussed previously, our knowledge of the connections between mouth diseases and their relationship with other diseases of the body have never been more thoroughly understood.

Idaho GOP focus moves beyond Trump

Although the GOP continues to be the party of Donald Trump, at least one prominent Idaho Republican has put the former president in his rearview mirror.

Margaret Viola Hunt-Toomey, 97

Margaret Viola Hunt-Toomey of Sandpoint, ID passed peacefully away in her sleep on February 18, 2021. She was 97 years old but forever the youthful spirit and feisty, multi-faceted woman so many have come to know and love. She grew up in Kingston, ID where early mornings she would harness-up her father’s (Papa Tom) team of logging horses and hitch them to the stone boat. Margaret cooked in logging camps in the summer and was instrumental in raising her younger five siblings as she was the oldest and her mother Irene was gone often, working as a nurse.

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 6: Headlines for 2/17 thru 2/19

In this week's interview, the duo chat with Panhandle Health District public information officer Katherine Hoyer about the vaccine rollout in North Idaho.

Legals for February, 19 2021

Kudos

Kudos for Amy Lynn, the best neighbor on King St.

STOP SB 1110. Keep our rights to citizen initiatives

The ballot initiative is the constitutional right of every Idaho citizen.

Jail bookings: Feb. 15-17

Davis Leroy Redden, 30, of Kellogg, Idaho is on hold from Kootenai County. Redden has since been released.

Kellogg Police Department Roll Call: Feb. 10-17

Responded to a possible domestic. After a short investigation, K77 discovered no crime was taking place. Reporting Party said they heard screaming. However it was not the "Stop.......No.......Don't........" kind of screaming. It was a "No.........Don't........Stop" kind of screaming. Cleared unfounded.

Community coming together to support Sixth Street Theater

Team Wallace is a philanthropic group of folks who have taken on the responsibility of making sure Wallace’s businesses survive whatever may come their way.

Rickets gets suspended sentence in Nuchol's Gulch standoff

Ryan Rickets appeared before Judge Scott Wayman via teleconference and was sentenced to five years on Wednesday afternoon for his part in a standoff that occured last summer in the Nuchol’s Gulch area of Osburn.

Bob Dunn: Smiling in the face of adversity

Bob Dunn never let his health change his positive outlook on life.

Ernest 'Ernie' Franklin Grant, 86

Ernest “Ernie” Franklin Grant, 86, of Kellogg, Idaho, passed away Feb. 11, 2021, at his home in Kellogg. He was born Dec. 9, 1934, in Readfield, Maine. Ernie was the son of Kenneth C. and Gladys (Adams) Grant.

Marjorie Leila Loper, 93

Marjorie Leila Loper, 93, of Kellogg, Idaho, passed to her rest on Feb. 8, 2021, at The Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, with family at her bedside. Marjorie was born on July 2, 1927, in Anaconda, Mont., to Herbert and Minnie Centers.

Patrick 'Pat' Kenneth Auger, 72

Beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, Patrick “Pat” Kenneth Auger, 72, of Mullan, Idaho, passed away Feb. 13, 2021, at the Schneidmiller House (Hospice House) in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He was born Nov. 21, 1948, in Ashland, Wis. Pat was the son of Kenneth Patrick and Florence “Flossie” (Ansami) Auger.

Louise Mildred Sheppard, 92

Louise Mildred Sheppard, 92, of the Silver Valley passed away Feb. 14, 2021, on Valentine’s Day at the Good Samaritan Society in Silverton, Idaho. She was born on May 20, 1928, near Meeker, Colo. She was the daughter of William and Mildred (Stomaugh) Reynolds.

Beatrice Joanne Niemi, 90

Beatrice Joanne Niemi, 90, of Mullan, Idaho, passed away peacefully Feb. 9, 2021. She was born April 15, 1930, in Saxon, Wis. Beatrice was the daughter of Carlo and Elizabeth (Cloud) Peite.

SCSO seeks info on attempted arsonist

According to information obtained, a clean-shaven, caucasian male in his 30's/40's wearing a red Jordan hat and black jacket wandered the main hallways and lobby in the Brooks before making his way into the basement.

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 5: Headlines for 2/13 thru 2/16

In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast (formerly SNP NOW), Chanse Watson and Josh McDonald go over the latest news coming out of the Coeur'd Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, and the Shoshone News-Press from Feb. 13 to 16.

A case of the blues

Organizers, businesses to weigh if Wallace Blues Fest can be saved

St. Maries physician honored

Rick Thurston recognized for exemplifying leadership, exceptional patient care

St. Maries physician honored

Isenberg pleads guilty to lesser murder charge

Lori Isenberg pleaded guilty to a lesser murder charge this week, three years after her husband died under mysterious circumstances.

Housing market heats up in North Idaho

Out-of-state homebuyers drive demand

Legals for February, 16 2021

Select Walmart pharmacies administering COVID vaccine

Smelterville location the only in PHD to make the list

Like a breath of fresh air

Grant funds provide County fire agencies with new SCBA's

OP: I think I’m okay with McConnell’s argument

There was no little irony — and even some surprise — lodged in the fact that Minority Leader Mitch McConnell delivered Trump’s strongest defense...

Nampa lawmaker says COVID orders defy logic

Rep. Brent Crane of Nampa has spent much of his 15 years in the Legislature promoting lower taxes, less government and abortion restrictions – the kind of causes that tend to win over conservatives in Canyon County.

Jail bookings: Feb. 11-14

Abel Campos, 54, of Yakima, Wash. was arrested for use or possession of a schedule II controlled substance and use or possession of controlled substance paraphernalia.

Virgil Austin Burks, 88

Virgil Austin Burks, 88, of Wallace, Idaho, passed away February 12, 2021, at the Shoshone Medical Center of Kellogg, Idaho. He was born June 18, 1932 in Denver, Colorado; Virgil was the son of Virgil A. and Wilhelmnia Burks, Sr.

Silver Valley Sports Recap: Feb. 8-14

Mullan girls advance to State, Wallace boys knock off another ranked opponent, seasons come to a close.

ON TO STATE!

The Mullan Lady Tigers are headed to the state tournament for the first time since 1986 after beating Clark Fork 37-34 in the 1A DII District 1 Championship game.

Slow down!

The Shoshone Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met with Jim Roletto of HMH Engineering to discuss the results of a speed study that was conducted at the request of the County.

Morbeck Foundation now accepting applications

The Frank A. Morbeck Community Foundation is now accepting applications for their 2021 grant cycle. The Morebeck Foundation has donated over $2.8 million since its inception in 2001 and is opening up

ISP, KCSO wrap up I-90 interdiction operation

Emphasis snags Shoshone burglars

Legals for February, 12 2021

Silver Valley scholars make U of I Fall 2020 Semester Dean’s List

A total of 2,815 students qualified for the Dean’s List for the Fall 2020 semester, which ended Dec. 18, 2020. To qualify for the Dean’s List, U of I students must maintain at least a 3.5 GPA on a minimum of 12 graded credits during the semester.

Tooth Talk

Many of the ill effects of poor oral health are obvious.

Bunker Hill Mine successfully commissions water pre-treatment plant

The Bunker Hill Mining Corporation (the “Company”) (CSE: BNKR) announced on Thursday the successful commissioning of its water pre-treatment plant

Everett Leroy Slusher, 89

Everett Leroy Slusher, 89, passed from this world on his journey to meet his Lord on Feb. 6, 2021, at Hospice of North Idaho Schniedmiller House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Everett was born Oct. 7, 1931, to Ernest Leroy Slusher and Roma Catherine (Forester) Slusher in Coffeyville, Kan.

Kellogg Police Department Roll Call: Feb. 3-9

The good news is that ticking noise has stopped in 943. The bad news is it now makes no noise- RIP 943. K76, you didn’t have to break it. You were already getting the new patrol vehicle when it arrives.

Jail bookings: Feb. 8-10

Chase Edward Stevenson, 22, of Wallace, Idaho was arrested for failing to appear. Stevenson has since been released.

Heriberto Garcia, 67

Heriberto Garcia, of Moses Lake, Wash., the man, the myth, the legend, the magician… is now resting peacefully with his passing on Feb. 6, 2021, at the age of 67. Born in Crystal City, Texas, on March 16, 1953, he was raised in Comonfort, Guanajuato, and Moses Lake; the proud son of Jorge and Josefa (Hernandez) Garcia.

Daniel Dale Oehler, 73

Daniel Dale Oehler, 73, of Pinehurst, Idaho, passed away Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, at Shoshone Medical Center in Kellogg, Idaho. Daniel was born on April 13, 1947, in Billings, Mont.

Gloria Joan Spotanski, 88

Gloria was born on May 22, 1932, in Kansas City, Mo., to Margaret Jett and James Frazier. She passed away Feb. 8, 2021, from complications of a number of ailments that she faced through the years with strength and determination.

Dave Smith donation funds weekend meals for kids

A generous donation from Dave Smith Motors has ensured the survival of a vital local program for the foreseeable future.

County pandemic restrictions loosening up

Limited licensing services now open to out-of-county residents

Trogden signs on to Dickinson State

The Mullan Football Program is proud to announce that senior Riley Trogden has signed with Dickinson State University to continue with his football career.

Registration now open for Jackass Half Marathon

Last year, despite the ongoing pandemic and various restrictions the event was the exclusive major happening in Shoshone County and was incredibly well received by both the runners and those who organized it and volunteered during it.

PHD offers COVID-19 vaccination scheduling online

Shoshone facilities accepting appointments

Legals for February, 9 2021

Luke Malek wants McGeachin’s job

Former Republican Rep. Luke Malek of Coeur d’Alene is running for lieutenant governor next year, but what remains to be seen is who he runs against and how crowded the field will be.

Wallace Jr./Sr. High School 1st semester Honor Roll

The following is the Wallace Jr. Sr. high School semester 1 Honor Roll sorted by GPA, name, and graduating year.

Death notice Heriberto Garcia, 67

Beloved father and grandfather, Heriberto Garcia, 67

Economic Impact Payment

Recently, I received an "Economic Impact Payment" card. I'm sending it back...

Jail bookings: Feb. 4-7

Jennifer Joan Saijo, 45, of Kellogg, Idaho was arrested for failing to appear (felony).

Two dead in Mineral County shooting

Toth said 37-year-old Anthony Dascher was the shooter and his 7-year-old son is dead.

Virginia Ellen Lytle, 77

Virginia Ellen Lytle, 77, of Pinehurst, Idaho, passed away Feb. 3, 2021, at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. She was born Sept. 11, 1943, in Medford, Ore. Virginia was the daughter of Bert Leroy and Edna May (Smith) Baker.

Barton Wheeler Thomas, 69

"This is the end of an era," one of Bart's friends said. Bart Thomas was a unique individual. As someone who measured his worth by what he produced, to use one of his terms, "he doesn't owe anybody anything."

KSD welcomes new transportation director

The Kellogg School District is pleased to announce their new addition to their team as Cory North has accepted the position of transportation director for the district.

County enters agreement for future forestry work

The $240,000 grant is designated for the North Kellogg Project, where IDL plans to conduct hazard fuel treatment work on non-federal lands with the intended goal of reducing wildfire risk for area residents by establishing community fuelbreaks and expand upon work previously completed in the project area.

Wallace historical groups to receive grant monies

The Idaho Humanities Council recently released their list of 2020 fall grant recipients and the Wallace Chamber of Commerce as well as the Barnard-Stockbridge Museum were among those named.

SMC adds some help in the fight against mental illness

Anxiety and depression cases rise during pandemic

Legals for February, 5 2021

Jail bookings: Feb. 1-3

Trenee Cyenette McDaniel, 31, of Smelterville, Idaho was arrested for possession of a schedule I controlled substance, possession of less than three ounces of marijuana, and possession of controlled substance paraphernalia with intent to use.

Reply to Ron Boothe's letter

There are only 6 corporations that own 90% of the news medias in America, and they are all liberals who are using their news medias to gain more power over the people, and to make themselves wealthier.

Kellogg Police Department Roll Call: Jan. 27-Feb. 3

Be happy, be safe, don’t steal Fireball- you will regret it in more ways than one.

'Shotgun' Edgar Luther Hotchkiss, 76

“Shotgun” Edgar Luther Hotchkiss, 76, of Kellogg, Idaho, passed away Jan. 31, 2021, at the Schneidmiller House (Hospice House) in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He was born Jan. 29, 1945, in Spokane, Wash. Shotgun was the son of Cyril and Isobel (Connon) Hotchkiss.

Darla DeeNee Frank, 73

Darla DeeNee (Limesand) Frank, 73, passed away peacefully Jan. 22, 2021, at Banner Baywood Hospital in Mesa, Ariz.

Jeanette Marie Bruni, 82

Jeanette Marie Bruni, 82, of Osburn, Idaho, passed away Dec. 25, 2020, at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. She was born Aug. 30, 1938, in Granite City, Ill. Jeanette was the daughter of Arthur and Ann (Krenesky) Howard.

Robert L. Russell, 87

Robert Labarre Russell (“Bob Russell”), 87, of Kellogg, Idaho, passed away Jan. 22, 2021, in Spokane, Wash. He was born Sept. 25, 1933, to Margaret Browell and William Russell of Allentown, Pa.

My first time really underground — The Lucky Friday Mine

I know, it was about time

As a North Idaho boy, I felt it necessary to go so that I could check it off of the "things panhandle natives should do" list that I have going in my head.

Hecla closes Monday up huge on Reddit-driven trading

The online forum responsible for inflating GameStop shares by 1,700 percent turned its attention to silver commodities, driving Hecla's prices up 28 percent.

Legals for February, 2 2021

Get ready for Lana Turner Week

The City of Wallace never shies away from an opportunity to celebrate their rich history and heritage, while also taking every chance they can to honor one of their own. Next week they get to do both during Lana Turner Week.

Happy Bean-niversary

Over the last five years, The Bean has been ground zero for a lot of special moments, including things like political meetings, birthday parties, and hundreds of News-Press interviews.

Sen. Carl Crabtree's weekly newsletter

This week we spent much of our time working on education related issues.

Jail bookings: Jan. 28-31

Daniel Robert Black, 41, of Kellogg, Idaho was arrested for violating his probation (felony).

Fascism: The strong indications

A recent reader of the Spokane paper listed fourteen indicators of fascism, and intimated that the past four years had some of those indications.

New majority means new roles for senators

Jim Risch made it a point not to publicly air his disagreements with the president on global issues.

Michael 'Mike' Wayne White

Michael “Mike” Wayne White also known to many as Whitey, 62, of Osburn, Idaho, passed away Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at Kootenai Health of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Mike was born on Nov. 3, 1958, in Wallace, Idaho, the son of the late Leslie (Howdy) White and Wilda (Punky) Glencross.